Is It For Me? Options

Personally, i cannot purchase any occult materials.

i am a minor, and living with my family, i know they would disapprove.

books are different. i can read all the books i want, but they are almost always ceremonial.

Ceremonial seems to be the most widely practiced path, and easiest to get into, but i cannot purchase the equipment.

So it raises the question, is ceremonial magick for me?

Greetings davisxmonster!

At the early age of 14 (according to you) decisions of a lasting nature are rare. I don't wish to dissuade you on embarking on a magical path but I will counsel you to approach the subject with a broader base. Perhaps you should begin by not only reading some good books on the subject but to also begin the arduous journey of self-knowledge. Practice breathing, learn how to meditate, realize the art of centering ones conciousness. Learn about your body, in all its forms, from physical to the spiritual. Strive to develope not only a spiritual self but learn to formulate a philosophical aspect. Now not all this will produce powerful visible effects (ie fireballs, lightening and levitation) but it will help you build a strong foundation that will serve you in ALL aspects/paths in life! Remember...your body is a temple and it behooves you to maintain it in good order. This doesn't mean all work and no play! Heavens forbid! You're 14! Be a kid! Try to retain the eyes of youth so that you find wonder in the strangest of places. Read for fun as well as for study. Stretch your mind and keep it open for as long as you live!

So much for the pep talk. There are many decent books out there that deal with ceremonial magic...but I wouldn't limit myself yet. Other members here with far more impressive pedigrees than I will help if you are earnest and reasonable in your search. And I'm always here to put you to sleep and bring alittle rain to parched earth. Good Journey! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

a few good authors: Dion Fortune, Bardon, Skinner, Bonewits, Gray, Regardie, Harner, Powell, Leadbetter, Bruce, Monroe, Cayce, Crowley (yes...in small doses), Mathers, Waite, Budge....the list is large! Check out the Book Review and other threads on/in the Forum! Become a paying member in our on-line Library (there are also free publications for download, as well)